City of Seattle / Parks and Recreation Department
Agency file
The Parks and Recreation Department protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2024, this agency had 1,970 employees with median total compensation of $71,386; the highest distinct record was $319,696.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,970 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($71,386) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $125,258 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $55,994. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Andrea Gillespie is a Gardener,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $86,195.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Justin Green holds the role of Gardener,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,195.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Lisa Papineau works as a Gardener,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Lisa earned $86,195 in 2024.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Anna Rylko works as a Gardener,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Anna earned $86,195 in 2024.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Timothy Pollin works as a Gardener,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Timothy earned $86,195 in 2024.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Jody Blecksmith works as a Gardener,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Jody earned $86,195 in 2024.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Matthew Hilliard is a Gardener,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $86,195.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Ashley Robles works as a Gardener,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Ashley earned $86,195 in 2024.
Gardener,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Giles Morrish serves as a Gardener,Senior. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,195.
Accounting Technician Iii-Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Heather Holloway serves as a Accounting Technician Iii-Bu. Their 2024 pay totaled $86,154.
Administrative Specialist Ii-Bu/Parks and Recreation Department
Devonn Berry is a Administrative Specialist Ii-Bu at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $85,925.
Parks Special Events Scheduler/Parks and Recreation Department
Julie Gillespie is a Parks Special Events Scheduler at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $85,925.
Painter Apprentice/Parks and Recreation Department
Erin Bishop holds the role of Painter Apprentice at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,862.
Training and Education Coordinator,Assistant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Dewitt Harris Jr serves as a Training and Education Coordinator,Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $84,781.
Facilities Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Sela Moimoi works as a Facilities Lead Worker for Parks and Recreation Department. Sela earned $84,614 in 2024.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Deonte White is a Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $84,614.
Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker/Parks and Recreation Department
Y Nhi Phan holds the role of Grounds Maintenance Lead Worker at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $84,614.
Customer Service Representative,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Tashika Cormier works as a Customer Service Representative,Senior for Parks and Recreation Department. Tashika earned $83,970 in 2024.
Customer Service Representative,Senior/Parks and Recreation Department
Alicia Fitzner holds the role of Customer Service Representative,Senior at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,970.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Amar Ali works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Amar earned $83,845 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Christopher Atchison holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,845.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Danielle Brenner holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,845.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Leigh Burke works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. Leigh earned $83,845 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Ilicia Cartier is a Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $83,845.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Anthony Holmes is a Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $83,845.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
James Hubbard works as a Recreation Attendant for Parks and Recreation Department. James earned $83,845 in 2024.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Shanleigh Mccoy serves as a Recreation Attendant. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,845.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Brittany Taylor holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,845.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Susan Haynes holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,845.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Joanna Li holds the role of Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,845.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Hanna O'Donnell is a Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $83,845.
Recreation Attendant/Parks and Recreation Department
Chinh Tran is a Recreation Attendant at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $83,845.
Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
Theresa Duckworth is a Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $83,803.
Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
Herman Roche works as a Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor for Parks and Recreation Department. Herman earned $83,803 in 2024.
Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
Carleton Slade is a Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $83,803.
Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Lee Palmer serves as a Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,803.
Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
Jason Vining-Nakamura works as a Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor for Parks and Recreation Department. Jason earned $83,803 in 2024.
Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor/Parks and Recreation Department
At Parks and Recreation Department, Angelo Savala serves as a Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,803.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
Colin Bryant is a Recreation Leader at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $83,075.
Recreation Leader/Parks and Recreation Department
Maiya Buettner-Johansen is a Recreation Leader at Parks and Recreation Department. 2024 total compensation came to $83,075.